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Bridge Construction Will Close Mars Hill Road in West Cobb Beginning May 30
Heavily-trafficked Mars Hill Road in West Cobb County will close between Cobb Parkway and Stilesboro Road beginning May 30 for bridge repair over Allatoona Creek. Notification signs are up along Mars Hill Road to warn drivers of the upcoming work. Additional covered signs line the roadway, and those will be uncovered as additional warnings when work starts.
Spice Up Your Boring Grocery Routine With Global Goodies from West Cobb's International Farmers Markets
Looking to add some new flavors and extra spice to our regular meals, we visited three of West Cobb's international grocery markets. With a wide variety of fresh offerings and global brands, the stores offer a cornucopia of new flavor choices for those bored with a standard food routine.
Marietta History Mystery: Which Medal of Honor Recipients Are Buried at City's National Cemetery?
Behind a short stone wall surrounding 23 acres of rolling hillsides, more than 18,000 military personnel and their families are buried at Marietta National Cemetery. Among the unmistakable white headstones, two commemorate recipients of the highest honor bestowed upon those who serve in the military -- the US Medal of Honor.
An Unforgettable Greek Lunch at Yeero Village Was Like Visiting Santorini in Roswell
Driving by Yeero Village in Northeast Cobb County on the way to an early afternoon appointment, we stopped in for lunch at Yeero Village, a family-owned restaurant which is part of the Marietta Family Restaurants group owned by local entrepreneur Gus Tselios.
Traveling Trackside Art Exhibit Installed in Downtown Marietta, With More Art, Fun Coming at 2023 TrailFest on May 13
Walkers, runner and bikers using the Mountain to River Trail through downtown Marietta can enjoy a preview of a unique traveling art exhibit on one side, while passing by the city's historic buildings on the other.
New Stretch Lab Outlet Offering Demonstrations and Private Bookings In Advance of July Opening at The Avenue West Cobb
Though the opening of their new location at The Avenue West Cobb is still a few months away, that's not stopping the crew of StretchLab from offering trial services and building a customer base.
Local Authors And Unique Stories Tucked Away Among the Crafts, Food and Fun at May-Retta Daze Weekend Festival
Attending the May-Retta Daze Festival on the historic square in downtown Marietta, thousands of visitors strolled the streets sampling local foods and checking out crafts. But one surprising stand included representatives from a local writers guild featuring area authors promoting and signing their various works.
Commemoration of Nation's Fallen Heroes Set at Marietta National Cemetery over Memorial Day Weekend
An annual commemoration event remembering fallen military and support personnel is scheduled over Memorial Day weekend at Marietta National Cemetery. The 78th annual Memorial Day event will take place, Monday, May 29, at noon. The noon starting time is coordinated across the US at national cemeteries honoring the nation's fallen service personnel. In previous years, crowds from several hundred to several thousand people gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects on the holiday dedicated to remembering those individuals and families who gave all in service of their country.
Paulding Authors Get By -- and Better -- With A Little Help from Their Friends in the Local Writers Guild
For aspiring authors, germinating an idea and writing a book are only the first steps in a long process to share their works with others. And unlike the multi-million dollar book deals and ghost writing assistance lavished on politicians, celebrities, some pop culture phenoms, most authors struggle with getting a first work published.
History Mystery at Pickett's Mill: Why Did William T. Sherman Omit This Rare Nighttime Georgia Battle from His Memoirs?
When Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site in Paulding County, GA, celebrates the May 27 anniversary of one of the few nighttime battles of the Civil War, the park will be filled again with the sounds of cannon, artillery and marching troops. Demonstrations and special events are scheduled on May 27, from 10 am to 4 pm, on the 159th anniversary of the conflict on the Union's march toward Atlanta.
National Park Week: Favorite Hikes in Cobb County at Locations Managed by the US National Park Service
We're ending 2023 National Park Week with a recap of our favorite hikes around Cobb County parks managed by the National Park Service. Wait, what -- National Parks in Cobb County? Well, not quite, but the National Park Service (NPS) does manage two park entities with five different sites in the county. That's because NPS is charged not only with managing our 63 official national parks, but also with more than 375 "other" park sites in18 additional naming categories. In Cobb County, that includes Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, the most visited national battlefield park in the US. And, NPS also manages the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, which has five different sites within Cobb County.
Fresh, Sweet and Spicy: West Cobb's Weekend Farmers Markets Deliver A Foodie Heaven and Local Shopping Dream
Looking to get fresh, sweet or spicy over the weekend? Well, one of West Cobb's farmers markets may be just the ticket for your weekend adventure. Each week through the fall, Acworth, Marietta and Kennesaw are home to local farmers markets. All feature an array of local goods, housed for a half-day under bright white tents near downtown.
Astonishing Las Vegas-Style Shows Elevate Family Vacation Entertainment on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas
In reality, no one books a cruise because of the on-board shows. And often, cruise ship entertainment deserves the comic punch line treatment it often receives. But if that's your experience with cruise ship entertainment, prepare to be surprised and delighted with the variety, quality and extravagance of the shows onboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.
National Park Week DYK: Cobb County's "Almost National Parks" Attract 3+ Million Visitors Annually
While there are no "official" US national parks in Cobb County, there's still time during National Park Week to visit some of the not-quite-national-park locations in Cobb County managed by the US National Park Service.
Native American Artifacts Removed from Etowah Historic Site Museum in Federal Repatriation to Descendant Tribes
Once housed in an onsite museum at the Etowah State Historic Site in Cartersville, Native American artifacts from the ancient Etowah culture now have been removed and repatriated to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
GA Conservation Success Story: Huge Nesting Ospreys at Lake Allatoona Signal a Comeback for Once-Endangered Species
Once endangered by the pesticide DDT, the expanding population of nesting ospreys at Lake Allatoona in Northwest Georgia signals a strong comeback for this species of water-hunting birds often mistaken for bald eagles.
Yes, Bears Prowl Cobb County, So Be Aware and Stay Bear Wise with Avoidance Tips
Film-goers around the world spent more than $87 million in 2023 to see a fictional Georgia black bear in the movie, "Cocaine Bear." Meanwhile in Georgia, the state's Department of Natural Resources has issued instructions for Cobb County and state residents to be careful if they spot a black bear nearby -- and it's not because the bear may have snorted cocaine.
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Trained journalist and retired global marketing executive. Extended stories and posts at OurTravelCafe.com. Living in Northwest Georgia, I write about about avocations including outdoors, travel, exploration, history, food and community passions. I've traveled to 47 states and nearly as many countries. My French Cajun upbringing in Louisiana plus my extended restaurant-related career affirm my status as an over-qualified eater. At my blog, OurTravelCafe.com, I offer a complete menu of our my own experiences, explorations and adventures, organized by geography and always sprinkled with some spicy, tasty tidbits and food notes.
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